Section 498A and Maintenance in India: Can a Criminal Case Affect a Wife’s Right to Financial Support in 2026?
By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: October 2026 Introduction Section 498A and maintenance rights are important issues in matrimonial disputes in India. When a wife files a cruelty complaint against her husband or his relatives, questions often arise about financial support, maintenance proceedings and the legal remedies available to both […]
The Dowry Prohibition Officer: A Real Legal Tool Almost Nobody Knows Exists
By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: August 2026 Quick question: do you know your district has an officer whose entire job is preventing dowry-related harm? Most people don’t. We’ve been practising matrimonial law for years and we still meet clients — educated, resourceful, otherwise well-informed people — who’ve never heard […]
Can You Be Booked Under 498A If You’re Not Even Married?
By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: August 2026 Two weeks ago, most people would’ve told you the answer was a flat no. Section 498A is about husbands and wives — that’s what the section says, that’s how it’s always been read, end of story. The Supreme Court just changed that […]